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The pressure to have fun on a long weekend or during the holiday season can push a recovering person to the edge of relapse. Get tips on how to maneuver stressful situations and actually celebrate without risking your sobriety.

gloomy weather affects our mood

Do Seasons Affect Drinking Cravings?

By Rebecca Kovacs

The seasons can be a tough time for many people in recovery. Some even say the winter season can bring more alcoholic cravings ... Continue Reading

New year games and activities

7 Ways to Celebrate New Year’s Eve Sober

By Tori Utley Tori Utley is an entrepreneur working jointly in technology innovation and addiction recovery, holding her license as an alcohol and drug counselor (LADC) in Minnesota.

From sledding to game night to spending time with family, there are plenty of ways to celebrate New Year's Eve sober. Grab a fe... Continue Reading

Holidays as an Addict: Comparing Then and Now

By Rebecca Kovacs

That time of year can cause us to swing backwards into a cycle of drinking and depression. Read how one writer found ways to ce... Continue Reading

planning ahead

3 Ways to Having a Chance at Your New Year’s Resolution This Year

By Tori Utley Tori Utley is an entrepreneur working jointly in technology innovation and addiction recovery, holding her license as an alcohol and drug counselor (LADC) in Minnesota.

Whether or not your resolution is recovery-related, the principles of recovery can help you stay balanced as you work to reach ... Continue Reading

Determined to make recovery last

A Foolproof Recovery Plan to Last You All Year

By Tori Utley Tori Utley is an entrepreneur working jointly in technology innovation and addiction recovery, holding her license as an alcohol and drug counselor (LADC) in Minnesota.

Whether you plan on attending a formal treatment program or not, it's important to have support during the early days of recove... Continue Reading

10 Things to Do On Christmas Rather Than Drink

By Tori Utley Tori Utley is an entrepreneur working jointly in technology innovation and addiction recovery, holding her license as an alcohol and drug counselor (LADC) in Minnesota.

Whether it's sledding or baking, there's so much to do during the Christmas holiday. Reclaim the season for recovery and joy by... Continue Reading

Uncomfortable holiday with family

3 Coping Strategies for Uncomfortable Holiday Settings

By Tori Utley Tori Utley is an entrepreneur working jointly in technology innovation and addiction recovery, holding her license as an alcohol and drug counselor (LADC) in Minnesota.

Going into potentially tense situations with a plan can be just what you need to get through the holidays and actually enjoy it. Continue Reading

recovering addict holding a Christmas ornament

Meditation as a Recovery Tool During Christmas

By Tori Utley Tori Utley is an entrepreneur working jointly in technology innovation and addiction recovery, holding her license as an alcohol and drug counselor (LADC) in Minnesota.

During the Christmas whirlwind, here's how to create a meditation practice that works for you and keeps your recovery strong. Continue Reading

Having a recovery community increases chances of success of staying sober during your Christmas celebration

3 Reasons to Connect with a Recovery Community During the Holidays

By Toshia Humphries Toshia Humphries is a Texan freelance writer, artist, and life coach and possesses three degrees in counseling and psychology, focusing on addictions and women’s studies.

Recovery is a full-time commitment, and the Christmas season is no exception. In fact, this is typically when working on your s... Continue Reading

Holidays aren't just for drinking

How to Deal with the Holidays Without Drinking

By Rebecca Kovacs

Don’t let the holiday lose meaning to you. Remember that the holidays should be a time of family, reflection and peace rather t... Continue Reading

dysfunctional family

How to Survive Dysfunctional Family Dynamics During Recovery

By Toshia Humphries Toshia Humphries is a Texan freelance writer, artist, and life coach and possesses three degrees in counseling and psychology, focusing on addictions and women’s studies.

We can hope for the best for our time with family during the holidays but prepare for the worst by having a tactful plan B in p... Continue Reading

A recovering addict copes with loneliness during the holiday season

5 Steps for Keeping Relapse Away Over the Holidays

By Toshia Humphries Toshia Humphries is a Texan freelance writer, artist, and life coach and possesses three degrees in counseling and psychology, focusing on addictions and women’s studies.

Just knowing someone is there, whether you actually have to reach out or not, is often all the comfort you need. Continue Reading

Tips for staying sober

3 Survival Tips for Your First Sober Holiday

By Toshia Humphries Toshia Humphries is a Texan freelance writer, artist, and life coach and possesses three degrees in counseling and psychology, focusing on addictions and women’s studies.

Spending a holiday without the one coping mechanism that you’ve counted on your whole life isn’t easy to think about. Continue Reading

recovering addict grateful for his sobriety

How to Practice Gratitude This Thanksgiving

By Toshia Humphries Toshia Humphries is a Texan freelance writer, artist, and life coach and possesses three degrees in counseling and psychology, focusing on addictions and women’s studies.

Regardless of faith, historical facts or the presence of family, it's important to have an official day of gratitude, especiall... Continue Reading

How to Actually Relax During the Holidays

By Audrey Beim

By following these tips and staying focused on your ultimate goal of abstinence, you will be able to retain your sobriety, find... Continue Reading

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